Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 42678, William Dugan, New Jersey

SERVICE
NUMBER
New Jersey
Dugan, William
S. 42678
CONTENTS

10. 399
Ohio
William Dugan
of Salem Township, in the state of Ohio who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Dayton of the New Jersey line, for the term of 3 years -
Inscribed on the Roll of Ohio at the rate of eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 1 st of July 1810 -
Certificate of Pension issued the 10 th of May 1819 - and sent to John Reily Esq r Hamilton, Ohio.
Arrears to 4th of March 1819 - $ 29 / 31 71.40 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 th Sept. 1819. - 40.00 119.40
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued Butler County,
Letter to Hon J. B. Walker & 3 d Auditor 31 Decr 1840.
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of the 6 th April 1838 from 4 th Sep 1839 to 4 th March 1840. A/gt Modified 5 June 1841
Letter to Hon J. B. Walker 6 Jan'y 1841.
Pension Memo for June 1841. Jennette Ohio

Dark Com. Pleas April Term 1821
William Dugan Application for continuance of Pension
Con.
V. 18

District of Ohio ss
On this 30th day of April 1821 personally appeared in open court of record for the county of Clark and state of Ohio. Keeping a record of their proceedings according to the course of common law with a jurisdiction unlimited in point of amount William Dugan aged 88 years resident in said county who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath declare that he served in the revolution any man as follows in the company commanded by Captain Anderson in the 3rd New Jersey Regiment that he has received a pension & that the number of his pension certificate is 10399 and he solemnly swears that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March 1818 and that I have not since that time by gift sale or any manner disposed of my property or any part thereof with intent thereby to diminish it as to bring my self within the provisions of an act of Congress entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval or naval or the United States in the revolutionary war" passed on the 18th day of March 1818 and that I have not nor has any person in trust for me any property or securities or debts due to me nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed and by me subscribed
Schedule of property by me owned to wit:
  1 Brick Oven 50   1 Cow 20.00   Wines & Forks 10.00   1 Bed & bedding 10.00   1 Box (old) 10.00   Amount 145.50 
and that he is about fifty eight years of age and that his occupation is that of a farmer and that his family who reside with him consist of his wife Jane Dugan who is about 40 or 45 years of age three children one son James Dugan aged 11 one daughter aged 14 one other son Robt. aged five years. Deponent further swears that he is very infirm and unable to perform any work of account and that he cannot support himself without the aid of the government or public or private charity and that his wife and children are unable to render him much assistance. And further saith not.
William X Dugan marks

Sworn to and subscribed in open court this 30th day of April 1821 Eastlin Morris, Clerk, Dark Co.
The State of Ohio Dark County ss
I Eastlin Morris Clerk of the court of common pleas of the county aforesaid do hereby certify that the foregoing oath and the schedule thereto annexed are truly copied from the records of the said court; and I do further certify that it is the opinion of the said court that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule fourteen dollars & fifty cents
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of our said court at Spencerville in said county the fourth day of May Anno domini One thousand eight hundred & twenty One
Eastlin Morris

William Deegan Application for a junior Col. Dayton, Private 3 New Jersey Regiment
1777- 3 years
Roll.
7 th July 1818.
Admitted.

The State of Ohio Butler County, ss.
On this Seventh Day of July eighteen hundred and eighteen, before me Henry Weaver, one of the Associate Judges, of the Court of Common Pleas, within and for the said County of Butler, personally appears William Dugan, in his fifty eighth year of age, resident in Lemon Township, in the said County of Butler, who being by me first duly sworn according to law, doth on this oath, make the following Declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the late act of Congress, entitled "An act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war;" That the said William Dugan enlisted in Morris County, in the State of New Jersey, in the Company commanded by Captain Flanagan, of the Third Regiment of New Jersey State Troops, in the month of March seventeen hundred and seventyseven for the term of three years, that shortly after he enlisted Captain Flanagan resigned and Captain Anderson took Command of the Company, that he this Deponent continued to serve in the said Company and Regiment in the service of the United States, until the Month of March seventeen hundred and eighty, when he was discharged from service in Morris County, and State of New Jersey, by Colonel Barker - having served out the time for which he enlisted. This Deponent further saith that he was in the battles of Brandywine September 26 th 1777, Germantown, October 4 th and Monmouth Court House June 1778, and a number of small skirmishes. This Deponent further on his oath saith that he is in reduced circumstances, and stands in great need of the assistance of his Country for support; and that he has no other evidence now in his power of his said services, having lost his Discharge by fire. Sworn to Declared and Subscribed before me the day and year first above written.
Henry Weaver
This William Dugan Mark

The State of Ohio Butler County ss
I Henry Weaver one of the Associate Judges of the Court of Common Pleas within and for said County, do certify, that it appears to my satisfaction, that the within named William Dugan, Did serve in the revolutionary war, for the term of three years, as stated in the preceding Declaration, against the common enemy; and from my own personal knowledge he is in very reduced circumstances, and stands in great need of assistance for support, and I now transmit the proceedings and testimony taken and had before me, to the Secretary for the Department of War pursuant to the directions of the aforementioned act of Congress. ————— Given under my hand this Seventh Day of July Eighteen hundred and eighteen —————
Henry Weaver —————
The State of Ohio Butler county ss
I John Reily Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the county of Butler aforesaid do certify that Henry Weaver Esquire before whom the deposition within and the certificate above stated were taken was at the time of the taking thereof an associate Judge of the said court of common Pleas of the said county of Butler and that to all his Official acts as such full faith and credit is due and ought to be given
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Official seal at Hamilton the twenty fourth day of September One thousand eight hundred and eighteen John Reily

42678
INVALID.
Rev
File No. 42678
William Dugan
Rev Rev Rev
Act: 18 March 18
Index:—Vol. 8, Page 148
[Arrangement of 1870.]
✓
June 5-1907 Joseph E. Miller Greenville, Ohio June 5-1907 M. J. Carey, Columbus Ohio

William Dugan Ohio Summer 1832
Respectfully L. M. M.
1818 no

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Second Comptroller's Office,
January 2 d , 1841.
Sir :
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," William Dugan, — a Pensioner on the Roll of the Ohio Agency, at the rate of Eight Dollars and  Cents per annum month, under the law of the 18 th March 1818, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. 1839, to the 4 th March, 1840.
Respectfully yours,
William B. Parsons Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Present.

A. N. Wilson, Dry Goods and Carpets, Established 1872.
Greenville, Ohio.
May 28 th
1901.
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:
The enclosed letter of inquiry and the answer from the Record and Pension Office are self explanatory. I hardly think that the William Dugan who served as a private in Capt. Keene's Company of Col. Patton's Continentals is the one whose record I desire as I have been informed that Wm P. Dugan drew a pension of $8 00 per month. Can you give me any more definite information? I do not know positively that Dugan enlisted in Pennsylvania.
Respectfully
Frazer E. Wilson.

Pension Office 31 st Decr 1840
Sir
I have referred the papers in the case of William Dugan, a pensioner under the Act of the 18 th March 1818, in order that the pension may be paid in conformity to the Act of the 16 th April
I have
Very Respectfully Your Obed Servt.
J. L. Edwards
Will you be good enough to inform me whether by the transfer above alluded to the pension is now payable here or at the Agency in Ohio?
J. B. Miller
Hon J. L. Edwards
Hon J. B. Miller House of Representatives.

RECORD & PENSION OFFICE
658697
1901
WAR DEPARTMENT
Greenville, Ohio May 17, 1901.
William P. Dugan. Penna - Rev War
Frazer C. Wilson. Desires record of service of this man.
Received A.G.O. MAY 20 1901 M.&R.D.
Address: "Chief of the Record and Pension Office, War Department, Washington, D. C."
Record and Pension Office, WAR DEPARTMENT,
Washington, May 21, 1901.
Respectfully returned to
Mr. Frazer C. Wilson, Greenville, Ohio.
The name William P. Dugan has not been found on the rolls, on file in this office, of any Pennsylvania military organization in service during the war of the Revolution.
The records show, however, that one William Dugan served as a private in Captain Lawrence Keene's Company of Colonel Patton's Regiment of Continental troops, Revolutionary war. He enlisted February 19, 1777; served five days, and deserted February 24.
In view of the statement that the soldier in question drew a pension, it is possible that more definite information relative to him may be obtained from the Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C., who is the custodian of the pension records of the Revolutionary war, and whose office is separate and distinct from the Record and Pension Office of the War Department.
By authority of the Secretary of War:
F. D. [Signature]
Chief, Record and Pension Office.
Chief

A. N. Wilson. Dry Goods and Carpets.
Established 1875.
AFTER MANY YEARS
The Remains of William P. Dugan, a Soldier of the Revolution, Are to Be Reinterred With Fitting Honors.
Near the entrance to the old cemetery on East Water street is the grave of William P. Dugan, who was buried in 1851 at the age of 101 years. Major Dugan was a soldier of the Revolution and is recalled by one of our older citizens as a man of small stature with a beard, who wore a broad-rimmed hat, and walked with a cane or crutch. No doubt a number of others recollect the man now, as his grave used to be pointed out in earlier days.
The old cemetery was deeded in 1818 by Jno. Devor and wife Margaret, to the trustees of the (Hiller) M. E. church, and after the opening of the new cemetery the place became neglected and was pronounced a nuisance, and on September 7, 1883, was deeded to the city of Greenville.
Acting on the suggestion of one of our citizens the G. A. R. at its last meeting appointed a committee to investigate the above facts and make preparations to have the remains of Major Dugan disinterred and transferred to the soldiers' plat in the new cemetery.
It is also proposed to have fitting exercises at the new grave on Memorial Day, and to erect an inexpensive stone in due time to mark the spot. This will furnish a unique and attractive program for Decoration Day, and serve as a lesson in patriotism to the younger generation. It is hoped that our patriotic citizens will each contribute a small amount to insure the success of the enterprise.
It will be remembered that the DAILY TRIBUNE was the first paper to call attention to the facts concerning Major Dugan.
Any further information regarding Major Dugan's war record will be thankfully received at the TRIBUNE office.
Greenville, Ohio.
May 17th
1901
General, War Dept., Washington D.C.
Will be highly appreciated. To ascertain a record of one William P. Dugan who died at the time of his death, 1851, drawing $8.00 per month as known as a soldier of the Revolution and was familiarly dubbed probably served as a private in Pennsylvania. The enclosed explain the motive of and an early response
Respectfully
Frazer E. Wilson

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Greenville, Ohio.
May 17th
1901
Adjutant General, War Dept., Washington D.C.
Dear Sir:
I desire to ascertain a record of the services of one William P. Dugan who was a pensioner at the time of his death, Aug 14th, 1851, drawing $8 00 per month. He was known as a soldier of the Revolution and was familiarly dubbed "major" but probably served as a private and it is thought probable that he enlisted in Pennsylvania. The enclosed clipping will explain the motive of my inquiry and an early response will be highly appreciated.
Respectfully
Frazer E. Wilson

STATE OF OHIO.
DEPARTMENT OF SOLDIERS' CLAIMS
Columbus, May 31st.
19 01
Hon. H. Clay Evans,
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir:-
A Revolutionary soldier by the name of William P. Dugan is buried in this State and the citizens of Greenville, O. are anxious to get a record of his service. It is thought that he enlisted from the State of Pennsylvania and that he drew a pension. If he did draw pension, will you please send me a certificate of his service.
Yours very truly,
Commissioner of Soldiers' Claims.